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Steve Gagnon, owner of internet technologies business Back Bay Networks on Central Avenue.

DOVER — An IT consulting firm has moved to Central Avenue after almost a decade in a mill building in Somersworth.

Operations Manager Warren Luebkeman said Back Bay Networks, is growing and needs the additional space the new office provides and is looking for more foot traffic.

“We wanted to reinvent ourselves here,” Luebkeman said.

The company provides complete outsourcing services to many local businesses, such as C&J, ProEx Physical Therapy, the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and both Somersworth and Milton school districts. They specialize in consulting, doing anything from help desk support, to anti-virus scans, firewalls, phone systems and premise writing.

Back Bay Networks also does home computer repairs and accepts walk-ins. Their new location will be stocked with basic inventory if customers need to purchase parts. They have about 10 employees.

“We’re looking for more of an identity now in the community,” owner Steve Gagnon said, adding that just a few weeks ago, he was able to help a young woman who needed her computer fixed, but did not have a lot of money to get it repaired.

“Her laptop had died, she had no Internet and she was looking for a job,” he said.

For a discounted rate, Back Bay Networks got the woman’s computer back up and running.

“And we want to do that for more people,” he said.

The firm realizes the importance of technology and wants to make sure local residents have the necessary tools to succeed.

“You need a computer,” Gagnon said. “You can’t be looking for work without one and we have the facilities to help you,” he said.

Gagnon said he will launch a community outreach program soon, hoping to help one customer in need every day.

On April 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Back Bay Networks is hosting an open house for the community to come and see what they are all about. They believe the event will connect them with other businesses and give them a chance to meet Dover residents. Free drinks and food will be provided.

The company, located at 652 Central Avenue, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be reached at (603) 692-5100.